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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1916
Page
10
The readable fragments reference a medical or legal context in Illinois with scattered numbers and phrases. No clear people, organizations, dates, or events are identifiable to form a coherent event summary.
California pugilist Billy Murray rose from Sacramento sandlots to boxing prominence after fights in Frisco and Australia. He faced Les Darcy in Australia, then returned north, where a July 1914 bout with Chip preceded eye trouble that began after the earlier match. Murray now prepares to meet Steve Reynolds in Austin and Salt’s headlining show tonight.
The Tivoli theatre bill features Billy Murray versus Steve Reynolds and Wright against Red in a crowded welterweight lineup. Featherweights Lao Houck faces Al Mosler and Charley Davidson meets Joe Harrhan while Bert Forbes tangles with Johnny Moore. Chet Neff bets Sailor Benson and Harry Casey takes on Smiley Miler in a solid undercard. Billy Murray’s eye injury worsened but treatment clears it. he discards glasses and faces a future decision about boxing.
A brief note explains the process of purchasing the title to property, outlining steps to acquire ownership and transfer of deed. The short item highlights a buyer purchasing legal ownership and associated responsibilities.
Boxing yielded Sullivan twins Mike and Jack and Joe Maurice Shannon as lookalikes. The 19 year old Jersey City natives joined Boston Braves camp under Manager Stallings, with Joe in outfield and Maurice at shortstop. The twins’ mirror faces have caused the Miracle Man no end of trouble. Jack Fish, Beton Hall captain, revealed a trick to distinguish Maurice by hose color during last season.
Women in New York grow enthusiastic about wrestling as an international tournament revives the sport at the Manhattan opera house. Joe Stecher drew 2,000 women among 8,800 spectators in his first New York appearance. Battery candidates report to Captain Labadie for Michigan baseball prep, with Coach Carl Lundgren expected to lead. Louise Murray applies for a jockey license and offers to race privately.
New York March 14 Jess Willard says he is doing as much work for his ten round bout with Moran as for his fight with Jack Johnson. He defends his routine as effective and notes he leaves the ring dripping from a hard daily program.
Benny Leonard defeated Sam Robideau here last night after leading in four of six rounds. The former navy lightweight champion showed an edge as he eyes a title tilt with Welsh today.
New York reports Hennie Zimmerman a famous comedian of the Chicago Cubs was granted a divorce from his former wife. Custody of their young daughter was awarded to Zimmerman.
Portland hockey team heads to world championship. Jimmy Breton ex White Sox to play semi pro ball in Beloit Wisconsin. Chauncey Wright to enter Mercer in several races. Tex Vernon and Billy Mascott duel in Portland on March 24. Ivan Miller and Billy Weeks set for Centralia on March 17.
High school sports plan for spring baseball, tennis, and track with four teams expected to contend early. Broadway gains pitcher Max Hauser joining from football. Lincoln contends with fewer letter men while Queen Anne fields a new squad after two years. Jimmy Tevis leads Lincoln in basketball and will support a strong city race.
Palo Alto California March 14 In all probability the invitation by the University of Washington to Stanford freshman crew will be accepted. The board favors a plan for the two baby crews to meet in a northern competition.
The Snohomish County Fair Association plans a half mile race track, signaling a new feature for upcoming events at the county fairgrounds. The project outlines indicate construction and funding details to be announced by officials.
TEE Long Island plans another club at Brentwood a newer hotel resort. Tom Vardon Harry’s brother leaves Onwentsia after ten years shocking many. Detroit Golf Club’s building committee will travel south to assess a modern new home as weather improves.
The Chicago Cubs rode to their Tampa training camp on a special train with a makeshift six pocket billiard table built into a club car. Bill Tinker and Heine Zimmerman clashed in some bristling matches while fans gathered as the innings rolled along. The setup also included singing canaries and two electric pianos for entertainment.
About 200 Coffey followers gathered at Cal Hawkins' gym to see Frank Moran train for his clash with Jess Moran. Moran showcased speed and power, shadow boxing for photographers, sparred lightly with Tommy Egan and Frank Kendall, and impressed trainer Willie Lewis who emphasized building strength for a devastating punch.
In Daytona Florida on March 14 manager Bill Donovan praised two young pitchers from the Northwest Walter Mails and Weiser Dell formerly of Seattle Washington for performing well in the Yankees camp.
Johnny Griffiths of Akron beat Willie Beecher of New York in a lightweight boxing bout in Columbus last night.
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